Blink (2024 film)

2024 Kannada film directed by Srinidhi Bengaluru

Blink

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Srinidhi Bengaluru
Screenplay by| Srinidhi Bengaluru
Story by| Srinidhi Bengaluru
Produced by| Ravichandra AJ
Starring| Dheekshith Shetty
Chaithra J. Achar
Gopalkrishna Deshpande
Mandara Battalahalli
Cinematography| Avinaasha Shastry
Edited by| Sanjeev Jagirdar
Music by| Prasanna Kumar MS

Production
company

Janani Pictures

Release date

* 8 March 2024 (2024-03-08)

Running time

| 136 minutes
Country| India
Language| Kannada

Blink is a 2024 Indian Kannada-language science fiction thriller film written and directed by debutant Srinidhi Bengaluru and produced by Ravichandra A J under Janani Pictures in his maiden production. The film stars Dheekshith Shetty and Chaithra J. Achar in lead roles. The soundtrack and background score were composed by Prasanna Kumar MS while the cinematography handled by Avinaasha Shastry and editing done by Sanjeev Jagirdar.[1]

Blink was released on 8 March 2024 to positive reviews from critics. Praised the direction, editing, music and acting.[2]

## Premise

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Apoorva, a 24-year-old in Bengaluru, conceals his failed MA from his mother. Juggling part-time jobs, he relies on his love interest, Swapna, for support. Apurva's unique ability to control blinking becomes a curse when a mysterious old man reveals his father's survival.

## Cast

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* Dheekshith Shetty as Apoorva
* Chaithra J. Achar as Devaki
* Mandara Battalahalli as Swapna
* Gopal Krishna Deshpande as Gopal Krishna
* Vajradheer Jain as Arivu
* Suresh Anagali as Old Arivu, Muduka
* Kiran Naik as Kallaih
* Soumyasree Marnad as Yashoda
* Yashaswini Rao
* Murali Sringeri
* Bharath K Tumkuru
* Tejesh SM
* Nagaraj Rao
* Hulikal Nataraj as Himself, Cameo appearance
* Vishal Jaivik as Suresh

## Soundtrack

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Blink

Soundtrack album by

Prasanna Kumar M S

Released| 2023, 2024
Recorded| 2024
Genre| Feature film soundtrack
Length| 23:52
Label| Janani Pictures
Producer| Prasanna Kumar MS

Prasanna Kumar MS composed the film's background and soundtrack.[3]

Track listingNo.| Title| Lyrics| Artist(s)| Length

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1.| "Aaganthuka"| Srinidhi Bengaluru| Anup K R, Kaumudhi Chandrashekar| 3:15
2.| "Sakhi"| Pramod Maravanthe| Siddhartha Belmannu| 4:39
3.| "Kannalli Nooru"| Deepa Baraati| Sunidhi Ganesh| 3:36
4.| "Sariva Samaya"| Jayanth Kaikini| Pancham Jeeva| 3:45
5.| "Ayomaya"| Jayanth Kumar| Pancham Jeeva| 2:35
6.| "Kauthuka"| Trilok Trivikram| Kaumudhi Chandrashekhar| 3:04
7.| "Aadi Ba - DJ Mix"| Folk| Girija Siddhi, Kalyan Manjunath| 2:58
Total length:| 23:52

## Release

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### Theatrical

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Blink was theatrically released in India on 8 March 2024, coinciding the Maha Shivaratri. The film had competed 50 day run in selected theatres in Bengaluru.[4]

### Home media

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The film was available for digital streaming in US and UK on Amazon Prime Video from 9 May 2024.[5] In India it started streaming from 14 May 2024.[6]

## Reception

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The film was released on 8 March 2024 in limited screens across Karnataka but the screens were increased over the weeks owing to a good Word of Mouth reviews from the audience.[2][7] The film was also released overseas in the later days by Sandalwood Talkies.

In his review for The Hindu, Vivek M.V. applauded Blink for its debut by director Srinidhi Bengaluru, highlighting the time-travel drama and performances by Dheekshith Shetty, Gopalkrishna Deshpande and Chaithra J Achar. She praised the film's fusion of technical elements and its ability to hold audience attention throughout its runtime with enough twists. She found Blink to be a genre-specific film that required strong attention and investment to fully appreciate its complexities. [8]

In her review for Cinema Express, A Sharadhaa praised the movie as a sci-fi thriller that weaved together the complexities of time travel. She praised Bengaluru's vision for challenging cinematic norms and pushing boundaries. She gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.[9]

Sridevi S, in her review for The Times of India, rated Blink with 3/5 stars. She found it was an experimental venture in Sandalwood, delving into the realm of sci-fi with emotional depth. She praised Bengaluru's skillful storytelling and the ensemble cast's performances.[10]

Pranati AS, of Deccan Herald, bestowed 'Blink' with a commendable 4 out of 5 rating. In her critique, she eloquently described the film as more than just a commercial endeavor, highlighting its exceptional writing and the seamless integration of time-travel narrative with music, poetry, and theatre."[11]

Shashiprasad S M of Times Now in his review described "Blink provides a unique experience of time travel, showcasing a different cinematic world, appreciated for its efforts by the reviewer. The film intricately weaves through various timelines, keeping the audience hooked with its blend of fiction and intense drama. Performances by the cast, especially Deekshit Shetty, contribute to the thrilling journey, making Blink a captivating watch. and with 3.5 out of 5 rating.[12]

Prathibha Joy of OTTPlay in her review wrote "Dheekshith Shetty’s sci-fi flick is a bold and engaging take on Oedipus"[13]

## References

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1. ^ S, Pranati A. "Bengaluru sees housefull shows for Kannada film 'Blink'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
2. ^ a b S, Pranati A. "Bengaluru sees housefull shows for Kannada film 'Blink'". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
3. ^ "Sakhi Song From Dheekshith Shetty's Upcoming Film Blink Released; Watch Here". News18. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
4. ^ "50 days of Blink: From struggle for theatres, to battling piracy and more". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
5. ^ "Dheekshith Shetty's Blink is now on OTT, but there's a catch". OTTPlay. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
6. ^ "Blink On Prime: When And Where To Watch Dheekshith Shetty's Hit Film". Times Now. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
7. ^ Kannada, TV9 (24 March 2024). "ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರ ಮನಗೆದ್ದ 'ಬ್ಲಿಂಕ್', ಶೋಗಳ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಳ". TV9 Kannada (in Kannada). Retrieved 30 March 2024.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
8. ^ M.V, Vivek (9 March 2024). "'Blink' movie review: Srinidhi Bengaluru makes a solid debut with a gripping time-travel drama". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
9. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (9 March 2024). "Blink Movie Review: A riveting sci-fi thriller about time and fate". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
10. ^ "Blink Movie Review : Blink Review: A Thrilling Ride Through Time". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
11. ^ S, Pranati A. "'Blink' movie review: Brilliantly executed time-travel sci-fi drama". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
12. ^ "Blink Review: Makes You Experience Time Travel In The Blink Of An Eye!". TimesNow. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
13. ^ "Blink movie review: Dheekshith Shetty's sci-fi flick is a bold take on Oedipus". OTTPlay. Retrieved 30 March 2024.

## External links

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* Blink at IMDb

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